❓ Hon Neil Thomson asks about the readiness of cyclone shelters in Port Hedland, South Hedland, Broome, Karratha, Onslow, and Exmouth following Cyclone Zelia. The Minister deflects responsibility to local governments and the Ministers for Community Services and Local Government.
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Cyclone shelters
1207. Hon Neil Thomson to
the minister representing the Minister for Emergency Services:
I refer to category
4 severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia, which crossed the coast south of Port Hedland,
causing significant damage to De Grey station, Strelly station and Marble Bar.
(1) Noting the impact of this severe weather
event, is the Port Hedland Community Centre on McGregor Street, Port Hedland,
ready as a public cyclone shelter?
(2) If no to (1), will residents in Port Hedland
have access to a safe nearby option without having to travel to South Hedland?
(3) Is the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub ready
as a public cyclone shelter for South Hedland and nearby communities?
(4) Can the minister please list the available
cyclone shelters and their capacity for the towns of Broome, Karratha, Onslow
and Exmouth?
1207. Hon Neil Thomson to
the minister representing the Minister for Emergency Services:
I refer to category
4 severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia, which crossed the coast south of Port Hedland,
causing significant damage to De Grey station, Strelly station and Marble Bar.
(1) Noting the impact of this severe weather
event, is the Port Hedland Community Centre on McGregor Street, Port Hedland,
ready as a public cyclone shelter?
(2) If no to (1), will residents in Port Hedland
have access to a safe nearby option without having to travel to South Hedland?
(3) Is the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub ready
as a public cyclone shelter for South Hedland and nearby communities?
(4) Can the minister please list the available
cyclone shelters and their capacity for the towns of Broome, Karratha, Onslow
and Exmouth?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me by
the Minister for Emergency Services. It was correct as at 18 November 2025.
(1)–(4) The Department of Fire and
Emergency Services advises that the state government plans for the severe
weather, including cyclone and flooding incidents, are detailed in accordance
with the State Hazard Plan — Severe
Weather . This is a publicly available document, as matters relating to
the identification of suitable buildings for designation as evacuation centres,
including maintenance, is the responsibility of local governments in
consultation with the Department of Communities. The honourable member may wish
to direct the query to the Minister for Community Services and the Minister for
Local Government for their consideration for an appropriate response.
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me by
the Minister for Emergency Services. It was correct as at 18 November 2025.
(1)–(4) The Department of Fire and
Emergency Services advises that the state government plans for the severe
weather, including cyclone and flooding incidents, are detailed in accordance
with the State Hazard Plan — Severe
Weather . This is a publicly available document, as matters relating to
the identification of suitable buildings for designation as evacuation centres,
including maintenance, is the responsibility of local governments in
consultation with the Department of Communities. The honourable member may wish
to direct the query to the Minister for Community Services and the Minister for
Local Government for their consideration for an appropriate response.
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